Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery

The docudrama examines the value and authenticity of six objects that could provide clues to physical traces of Jesus. The artifacts are the Shroud of Turin; relics venerated as part of the True Cross; the gospel of Judas; relics believed to be of John the Baptist; the burial box of Jesus' brother James; and the gospel of Mary Magdalene. Hourlong episodes utilize modern scientific techniques and archaeological research to document findings, and Gospel characters and stories connected to the artifacts are given dramatic re-enactments. On-screen commentary by noted theologians helps bring the characters and their emotional journeys to life, while academics from top universities provide historical and theological insight.

Adam Bond

Mehdi Aissaoui

Mark Goodacre

Taha Mesbah

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An examination of Thomas' story outside the New Testament, in particular the Christian traditions connecting him with India.

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Exploring the Tomb of King Herod, a huge news story when it was unearthed by Israeli archaeologist Ehud Netzer in 2007, and examining if it really belongs to the king.

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Mary's relationship with Jesus can possibly be best explained by ancient texts that were preserved by the sands of time in Egypt.

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Investigating the Orthodox tradition connecting Lazarus and his relics with the Mediterranean island of Cyprus; it explains the raising of a man four days dead and goes on to explore the consequences.

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Egyptian burial cave contains an ancient codex that may solve the riddle of Judas' infamous betrayal of Jesus.

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The archaeological investigation zeroes in on crucial artifacts that connect to Pontius Pilate -- the inscription on the Stone that proves his existence, as well as the recent discovery of Herod the Great's Jerusalem Palace.

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Unpacking the archaeology of the first-century house believed to be the childhood home of Jesus; exploring the known facts about Jesus' early life and depicting his formative relationship with his mother, Mary.

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Investigating whether pieces of the cross Jesus died on still exist today.

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The extraordinary story of Jesus' brother James is brought to light with the discovery of a 2,000-year-old burial box.

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Exploring the possibility of a linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man being the same shroud that Jesus was wrapped in.

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An uncovered finger bone is believed to have belonged to John the Baptist, raising a barrage of questions about the man himself.

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The history of St Peter's relics, including those rediscovered under St Peter's Basilica in the 1940s.

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